Community News

The Brunswick Civil War Round Table will meet Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St. in Southport, across from the Southport post office. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Lisa Milligan, manger of the Leland Public Library, addressed the fall meeting of the Friends of the Leland Library (FOLL) on Nov. 4, presenting the current status of the library construction project and plans for the library during a planned closure period and the re-opening of the library in 2011.

Attended by about 30 members and guests of the FOLL, the meetings allowed Milligan to also mention she is appreciative of the support and concern patrons of the library have shown, once it was known there would be a temporary closure.

The town of Carolina Shores is sponsoring a photo contest. Share your photography talents with the rest of the community. Photos of parks, trails, community events and favorite places in the town are all welcome.

Deadline is Nov. 19. Awards will be presented on Dec. 6 at the Carolina Shores town hall, 200 Persimmon Road in Carolina Shores, at the board of commissioners meeting. A $25 gift certificate to Food Lion will be awarded to four winners.

Vicki West, 58, of Calabash was crowned the National All-American Lady on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She also won the National All-American Talent title for age 40 and older with her impression of Shania Twain and received the Community Service Award for her platform “Hats for Camp Kemo.”

Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17: “Visitors of Southport Past” from 3-4 p.m. Free. Join some of Southport’s most spirited historical characters at the Benedict House for afternoon tea and tales of their lives in the small riverfront town. Costumed interpreters will portray Kate Stuart, Dr. and Mrs. Curtis and a Civil War soldier. Program is at the Benedict House, 1013 E. Moore St. in Southport. Details: 457-0003.

The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

NON-FICTION

“And God Said” by Dr. Joel M. Hoffman. Tells how translations conceal the Bible’s original meaning. Sheds light on the original intention of the text and the newly developed means that readers can use to get closer to it.